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The opportunity to enroll or make changes in group heath and dental plans is normally scheduled one time each year--typically from mid-October through mid-November. Faculty and staff should take this opportunity to review carefully their current benefit coverage and availa ble options. Any changes made during open enrollment become effective January 1 of the following year.
An alternative enrollment program that allows eligible Minnesota students to attend school in a school district other than the one in which they reside.
After two years of operation, an HMO must hold a 30-day open enrollment period at least once every year. During this open enrollment period, it must accept individuals up to its capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. Public notice must be provided and capacity is at the discretion of the Director of Insurance. The HMO is exposed to possible "poor risks" and may lose money on this group as a whole. Open enrollment period for employers are times when the contract is being renewed and new members may join.
Policy that allows parents to choose from any school in their state. With voluntary open enrollment, the district is not required to offer a choice. With mandatory open enrollment, the district must allow parents this option.
The time period during which health plan enrollees have the opportunity to change their health plan (usually a 30 day period held once a year).
A certain period in which insurers accept all applicants, regardless of medical history or occupation.
A limited time period in which enrollment applications for coverage elections or changes may be made. Certain changes such as adding a spouse upon marriage or adding a newborn child may be made at any time during the year.
An annual "sign-up" period during which employees can enroll in a group health plan offered by their employer. In addition, employees already participating are allowed to change carriers or enroll dependents not previously covered. Open enrollment for BESA is usually held January 15 through February 15 each year with an effective date of April 1.
A period during which a managed care organization allows persons currently enrolled to change coverage(s) or those not already enrolled to apply for plan membership.
A period of time when new subscribers may choose or be permitted to enroll in health insurance programs. We operate on a year-round open enrollment policy. Other Plans may limit open enrollment to one or two 30-day periods annually.
Customers can enroll in the program and are eligible to choose their own natural gas supplier. There is no deadline for signing up, and customers may switch between suppliers at any time - subject to any supplier contract provisions. There are annual enrollment limitations for residential customers.
A period during which employees not previously enrolled are allowed to apply for plan membership.
Time period when students are eligible to enroll for coverage without having to prove insurability.
The period (usually once a year) during which subscribers in a health benefit plan have the option to enroll or make changes to the health plan.
The enrollment period where employees can change their benefit elections. If employees waive coverage at the time of original enrollment, they can elect benefits at this time.
During the open enrollment registration period, all eligible students can add and drop classes. Non-matriculated and House Bill 60 students can also register during this time.
A period of time in which eligible subscribers, regardless of age, sex, vocation, family status, or medical condition, must be accepted into a plan that is offered by an employer, association, or government program.
A period of time during which eligible individuals can apply for insurance coverage.
A designated time at which someone may enroll for insurance coverage if coverage was not elected when first available. Open enrollment is usually designated to be the group plan anniversary date.
Parents can choose among schools in a district, or even among districts. Thirty-three states have interdistrict open enrollment laws, and 15 require districts to offer open enrollment.
The period of time during which a person is first eligible to enroll under the contract, starting on the date of the person's initial date of eligibility and ending several weeks later, also used to refer to the Annual Enrollment Period.
A period of time when new applicants may enroll in a health care plan regardless of their health condition.
November 15, 2005 to May 15, 2005. During this period, you may enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan without paying a penalty.
A period of time when new subscribers may enroll in a health insurance plan regardless of their health.
A period of time each fall when STRS Ohio benefit recipients have an opportunity to change their health care plan for the following year or to enroll for the first time.
Open enrollment is a period of time during which employees or beneficiaries can compare their health plan options (if any) and choose which plan to enroll in for the coming year. This period often takes place in the fall for an enrollment year that begins in January, but it could occur at any time.
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to choose a different health plan offering, dental plan or add eligible family members to their current plan.
A period when new beneficiaries may elect to enroll in a policy of insurance regardless of health.
The time period during which benefit plan enrollees have the opportunity to change their benefit elections.
A period during which subscribers in a health or dental insurance program have an opportunity to elect to participate in the program or to select an alternate plan being offered to them
The annual period in which employees can select from a choice of benefit programs.
A time when a person with a preexisting condition can get insurance coverage or change insurance companies without a penalty clause. This opportunity may be available from some employers once a year.
the period of time a company designates each year in which an employee may make changes in enrollment for certain benefits.
courses which allow students to register at any time throughout the year. Open enrollment courses generally must be completed within a six month or one year period, depending upon the originating institution
A period during which subscribers in a health plan can change their health coverage. A period when uninsured individuals can obtain coverage without presenting health statements.
A period of time which eligible subscribers may elect to enroll in, or transfer between, available programs providing health care coverage.
A specified time period each year when individuals select the type of health coverage (HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, etc.) offered by an employer. Individuals may be asked to choose a primary care physician to care for them and any family members covered by their plan.
A specified period of time in which employees may change insurance plans and medical groups offered by their employer. The new insurance may be effective the next month or at the beginning of the following year. Open enrollment usually comes once per calendar year.
The time period each year (usually in November) when you have an opportunity to change your Educated Choices benefit elections. Changes you make during Open Enrollment take effect the following January 1.
The ability to enroll in a course or program of study at any time. Contrasted with the typical term-based enrollment and lock-step cohort programs of traditional schools, "open enrollment" is frequently requested by adult learners. Correspondence courses are traditionally offered as "open enrollment" delivery systems, although logistical issues and faculty concerns (especially workload) often block its implementation.
The time span during which persons in a dual choice health benefits program can select one of the health plans being offered.
the designated period of time when eligible members can subscribe to a health insurance plan.
During this period, enrollment is open to all students; this period is usually longer than enrollment appointments.
A time period when a person can obtain insurance coverage or change insurance carriers without penalty for a pre-existing condition. This opportunity may be available from some employers on an annual basis.
A period when eligible persons can enroll in a health benefits plan.
A specified period of time in which employees may change insurance plans and medical groups offered by their employer and have the new insurance effective at a later date, usually the next month. Open enrollment usually comes once a year.
A specified period of time in which employees may change insurance plans and medical groups offered by their employer, without proof of insurability. Open enrollment usually occurs once a year.
A period of time during which employees can add, drop or change benefits coverage. Open Enrollment usually takes place once a year in the fall for coverage effective the following January.
Time during which you can make changes to your plan, such as switching plans and adding or dropping dependents from your policy. For current members of Working Today's Freelancers Union, Open Enrollment takes place once a year. For health insurance, the open enrollment period takes place in December, for changes effective January 1. For dental, disability, and life insurance, the open enrollment period takes place in September for changes effective October 1.
Open enrollment (also known as annual enrollment) is a period of time, usually but not always occurring once per year, when employees of a company may make additions, changes or deletions to their elected fringe benefit options. In most cases, employees can only make changes in benefits elections during open enrollment or when they have experienced a specific qualifying event.
Various legislative-enacted programs that allow students to attend a district other than the district of residence or a post-secondary institution without paying a tuition charge.